Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-28
Society Notes.

The rece ption given by the British minister and
Miss West to the Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, Sir
Charles Tupper and the other members OF the
Fisheries Commission on Saturday night from to
IL, was brilliant social event. The legation is
spacious and is tastefully ordered by its young
mistress. The offices on the first floor are given
up Tor dressing rooms on grand occasions, and
this was one goodly force OF police ofrlcers
lence from warning elements could harm the valu-
able lives within. Every body invited was pres
ent, with the exception Of the few who were de-
Mr.. Archibald Forbes and Miss Adele Grant,
whose absence was much regretted The draw
Ing Ing, rooms M ymns weTs softly lumneS med BY the
which were stationed a few musicians,
was brilliantly bright Inside the door of the sal
and Miss West with their distinguished guests
grouped about them. Miss West wore dainty
Partisan toilet or pink gauze trimmed with white
bodice was crossed in front from the right shoulder
to the left side by scarf OF white silk, and long
loops and ENDS Of white ribbon were disposed az
the LETT side. Miss West was, as she is always the
ideal hostess, perfect in all her arrangements and
soictJous for the pleasure OF every gusst in the
house. MT. Chamberlain wore the conventional
the lapel OF his coat and with the aid OF his single
glass looked approvingly upon the admirtng
thT,ong Some OF the me graver men expressed disap;
been led to believe was a rival to Glad
stone In British politics. but all coincide in
. most hearty and sincere one "He I looks il Ike
whitney," said q member Of Mr.. Cleveland's cabi-
net, land If he has hts goodness OF heart he will
unaffected manner inspires among women recalls
the experiences OF Oscar Wilde in this country.
There Is expression In MIR. Chamberlain's face,
TOO, that reminds the behOlder OF the features OF
the sunflower apostle.
Sir Chas Tupper had enlivened his dress with the
gay colored slken scarf OF his knighthood crossed
upon his breast and other gay orders dangled from
his side. Sir Charles is one Of the best known OF
the Canadian politicians, and has held continuous
government office under his great chief Sir Jno. A.
Macdonald. He Is now minister OF finance. He IS
O handsome man, too, Nova ScOt1an by BIRTH and
when ne was minister Of railways and canals in
1884, he was described by an American correSpOn-
dent then in Ottawa as ''a model OF manly beauty"
Other members OF the Canadian contingent present
were Mr.. Jno. s. D. Thompson, Gen D. K. Cameron,
c. NJ. c.; Mr.. c. G. Chipman Mr. Wallace Graham,
Q. c.; Mr. Geo. johnson, Mr.. Douglas stewart, and
J. Il. Gibbs Bergne and Mr. wilioughby, the Brit.
wore pretty ball toilets. Miss Flora was in rose
pink gauze, trimmed with White ribbons and Miss
Amalia wore black tulle, with full skirts, caught
with knots OF yellow roses. The dancing was
thoroughly enjoyed by matrOns, misses, and
beaux. There was ample space, and no crushing
Of fresh toilets 1t was after II O'Clock when Miss
Chamberlain. The center Of the table was adorned
by mound OF maiden hair ferns, tied with two
was laid chaplet OF smilax, and outside OF that
were placed small shell-shaped vases filled with
carnations, Miss Vests favorite flowers. The
table was laid with salads cold fowls ices, vari-
and cakes, and ice-cold punch and tea
were served from the tables near the wah.
Some OF those present were Mrs. whitney, who
wore white silk with silver garniture and many
diamonds; Mrs. Fairchild. white satin and lace;
Mrs. B0naparte, pink silk hOunced with lace; Mrs
Bugher pale blue satin; Mrs. de ReuterSkiOld
pearl white brOcade, fiOwered in pale colOrs; Mrs
Gomez, black tue and silk; Mrs. Sheridan, black
tllle demi train: Mrs. Romero, blue satin and
lace; Mrs. Hay. black velvet; Mrs. Forbes, pink
faille; Mrs. Geo. Eusts, white satin and lace; Miss
ribbons; Mrs Blatchford, lead colored brocade and
rare lace; Mrs Jno. v: L. Pruyn, butIercup bro
cade and dead leaf satin; Secretary Fairchild Sec
Miss Misses % Hunt, Chief Justice waite, % Justices ices
Matthews and Blatchford, Justice and MRS
and Mrs Cullom, senator and Mrs. Dolph, Mr.. and
Mrs Richard Nixon, Miss Rhinelander, of New
York. Justice and nd MISS % Bradley. Col Hay: Jgstice
Thomas Wilson. Baron Won Zedtwitz, Mr.. HELEN
Mr.. W. V. X. Berry, Miss Berry, Mr.. Roustan, Mr..
Rs MN Mss Of
Eustis, Mr.. and Mrs. John Chew, senator Ingalls,
Col Fred Poor Mr.. and MRS H. sidney Everett,
Miss M ann Mary Sherman, NJ dc n RsutersEioid, Mr. Mr.
Lovenorn, Mr.. de Bounder. Mr.: John W. Kasson.
MT. Endlcott, 1r, Senator Morrill,, Mr.. Beauclerck
man, from Nicaragua, Minister and Mrs and Miss
Carter, Mr.. Quesada, Mr.. Muruaga, the Chinese
minister and suite, Mr.. Misaki, Justice and Mrs.
Field, Gen. Sheridan, and Admiral Upshur.
Mr.. N. R. Janisch, Of the German legation, who
is travelling In the West with his brother and Is
NOW in San Francisco, has been recalled to Berlin,
where he Is expected to report by the middle OF
next month.
Senator Thomas Palmer arrived in the city last
night.
Miss Geraldine Morgan, q niece of Maj. r. H.
Sylvester, editor OF the Critic, has just carried on
the competitive prize Of 500 marks at the Berlin,
Germany, University.
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